David Chen
SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Johannesburg
Summary
Innovative, results-oriented Business Development Manager respected for 11+ years overseeing the strategic development of international business operations for major players in the South African tech industry (including Luxshare-ICT, Rectroon, Asus and Huawei ). Proven track record of driving profit margins in competitive markets, leveraging consumer and competitor research to forecast trends, identify opportunities for growth, and penetrate target demographics. Coordinating workflows between suppliers, clients, and vendors to create seamless project lifecycles.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
GTM
Huawei
JHB
01.2023 - Current
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
Reginal Sales Head
Piranha ICT Pty Ltd
Gauteng
01.2020 - 12.2022
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Senior Manager, Consumer Electronic Sales
Luxshare Precision Industry Co., Ltd
Kunshan
02.2016 - 12.2019
- Established strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnerships and repeat business.
- Implemented and developed operational standards, policies and procedures.
- Led cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and deliver high-quality results.
- Collaborated closely with peers from other departments to drive organizational success jointly as one cohesive unit.
- Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
- Boosted team member productivity by enhancing performance monitoring and instituting motivational approaches.
- Increased customer satisfaction with timely project deliveries and seamless communication.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
Product Manger
Rectron (Pty) Ltd
Gauteng
08.2012 - 12.2015
- Managed full product lifecycle, from ideation through post-launch support, ensuring consistent quality control measures were in place.
- Thrived in fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build product roadmap.
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
- Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Collaborated with sales teams to develop effective training materials that drove increased product knowledge among staff members, resulting in higher close rates.
- Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
- Optimized product pricing strategies to maximize revenue while maintaining competitive market positioning.
- Conducted comprehensive market research to identify emerging trends, ensuring our product line remained competitive and relevant.
Country Product Manager ( Open Platform )
ASUS Computer International
Gauteng
06.2008 - 07.2012
- Thrived in fast-paced, highly-adept team to develop and prioritize product features and build product roadmap.
- Managed stakeholder expectations effectively throughout the entire product development process.
- Continuously monitored customer feedback channels after launch to gather insightful data for future iterations or updates.
- Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
- Developed comprehensive go-to-market strategies, ensuring successful product launches and brand positioning.
- Drove revenue growth by establishing strong relationships with key industry partners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nformation Technology
Damelin Oxgridge
South Africa 02.2002 - 12.2006
Skills
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Teamwork and Collaboration
Computer Skills
Customer Service
Microsoft Office
Excellent Communication
Verbal Communication
Calm Under Pressure
Timeline
GTM
Huawei
01.2023 - Current
Reginal Sales Head
Piranha ICT Pty Ltd
01.2020 - 12.2022
Senior Manager, Consumer Electronic Sales
Luxshare Precision Industry Co., Ltd
02.2016 - 12.2019
Product Manger
Rectron (Pty) Ltd
08.2012 - 12.2015
Country Product Manager ( Open Platform )
ASUS Computer International
06.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor of Science - Nformation Technology
Damelin Oxgridge
02.2002 - 12.2006
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